Mondelez ceases pursuit of Hershey
Mondelez International Inc. said it has ended talks with The Hershey Co. regarding a possible combination of the two companies.
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Survey: Consumers lax in using OTC pain relievers safely
Many consumers don’t heed safety factors when choosing and using over-the-counter pain relievers, a national survey supported by McNeil Consumer Healthcare finds. Of 1,292 U.S.
Sambucol rolls out black elderberry gummies
Sambucol has expanded its lineup of black elderberry products with a new gummies version. The company said Sambucol Black Elderberry Gummies received a strong response in a preview at at the Natural Products Expo West in March, and the product has been embraced by consumers upon its launch.
Mylan set to launch generic EpiPen
In what chief executive officer Heather Bresch called “an extraordinary commercial response,” Mylan N.V. plans to release a generic version of its EpiPen epinephrine auto-injector for anaphylaxis, answering public demands to lower the cost of the potentially life-saving product.
Out of Africa launches baby products
The makers of Out of Africa brand bath and body products announced the launch of a line of baby products made with skin-nourishing shea butter. Shea butter is made from the nut of the shea tree, known among some locals in the savannah region of West Africa and Central Africa
Senators question pricing of Mylan’s EpiPen
Senate leaders have voiced concerns about a price surge for Mylan Inc.’s EpiPen, an epinephrine auto-injector for treating anaphylaxis, or potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R, Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Sens. Susan Collins (R.
P&G’s Gillette files suit against Edgewell Personal Care
Edgewell Personal Care has denied charges in a patent infringement and false advertising lawsuit filed by shaving products rival Gillette Co., a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble Co. P&G said Tuesday that through Gillette it filed suit against Edgewell in U.S.
Ateb tests med sync quality indicators for PQA
Patient care solution provider Ateb Inc. helped test four medication synchronization quality improvement indicators (QIIs) on behalf of the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA).
NFL’s Von Miller tabbed as new ‘Old Spice Guy’
Star National Football League linebacker Von Miller of the Denver Broncos has signed up to be the face of Old Spice for its 2016 NFL campaign.
Former Coty exec Cullin joins Shiseido
Former Coty executive Kathy Cullin has been hired as general manager of Bare Escentuals US at global cosmetics company Shiseido Americas Corp.
Zoetis executive joins Valeant as CFO
Paul Herendeen has left Zoetis Inc. to become executive vice president of finance and chief financial officer at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc.
Pfizer to buy Medivation for $14 billion
Boosting its oncology portfolio, Pfizer Inc. plans to acquire biopharmaceutical company Medivation for $14 billion in cash. Under the deal announced Monday, Pfizer is paying $81.
GMDC: People with diabetes turning to retailers for help
As consumers with diabetes take more control over their care, food and pharmacy retailers are being challenged to come up with solutions to meet their needs, according to research from the Global Market Development Center (GMDC).
Mallinckrodt to locate specialty business in N.J.
Mallinckrodt plc is building out a new campus in Bedminster, N.J., to house its rapidly growing specialty brands organizations. The drug maker said it plans to invest more than $80 million in New Jersey and expects about 400 employees to occupy the new space in the first quarter of 2017. The
Conception Kit becomes available at U.S. pharmacies
Conceivex Inc. has rolled out a new at-home infertility treatment available by prescription through most pharmacies nationwide.
Perrigo to buy OTC distributor Geiss, Destin & Dunn
Perrigo Co. plc plans to acquire Geiss, Destin & Dunn Inc., a U.S. distributor of over-the-counter health care, personal care and consumer products. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.